How I work

When your path becomes unclear

Are you at a standstill? Sometimes you simply know that something is no longer quite right — without being able to say exactly what. The path that once felt clear no longer leads anywhere obvious. Perhaps you are carrying a great deal within your family — holding things together, searching for new ways of being with one another — and have gradually lost sight of your own needs along the way. Perhaps you are living abroad, still finding your footing in an unfamiliar culture. Or you have returned home, only to discover that you yourself have changed and no longer quite fit the life you left behind. Perhaps you are asking yourself what kind of work would truly suit you — or you simply feel alone, in a way that is not easy to explain. You manage. You make decisions. But somewhere along the way, you have lost a sense of where you are actually headed.

Where do you go from here?

See and shape your path in a new light –

encouraged and goal-oriented

In a trusting and supportive atmosphere, I guide you in viewing both your past and potential new paths from different perspectives and developing fresh insights. We meet in a safe, confidential space—either in person in a trusting atmosphere, outdoors in the fresh air (for a walk or, if you have access to a horse, even a ride), or conveniently online from wherever you are.

My work draws on Individual Psychology - the approach developed by Alfred Adler, a foundational figure in modern psychology — which understands people in their full context: their goals, relationships, and inner resources. Central to this is what Adler called Gemeinschaftsgefühl, often translated as social interest: the human need to belong, to contribute, and to feel that one's life is connected to something larger. Complementary methods are drawn in as the work requires.

Method Examples

Exploring Lifestyle Patterns: Why do you keep finding yourself in similar conflicts? Why do certain situations feel so familiar yet draining? We explore your personal "life stance" – deeply rooted patterns from childhood and experience – that unconsciously guide your decisions. This helps you recognize, for example:

Why you constantly overextend yourself
Why you avoid conflicts
Why you set impossibly high standards for yourself

This gives you the freedom to consciously choose new paths.

Examining Early Recollections: Your earliest childhood memories are like a compass showing the unconscious beliefs you carry through life. Beliefs such as:

"I have to do everything alone"
"I can't show weakness"
"I'm only valuable when I perform"

These still influence your relationships and decisions today. By uncovering them, you understand why certain paths feel so difficult – and can replace these old convictions with new, empowering ones.

Fostering Social Interest: Many people who come to see me feel isolated – even when surrounded by others:

They feel no one truly understands them
They don't want to burden others
They withdraw even though they long for connection

We work on strengthening your connection to others and recognizing that you don't have to carry everything alone. This not only reduces loneliness but also helps you make decisions that feel right both for you and for your relationships.

Encouragement and Goal Orientation: What do you truly want – not what others expect of you? Often we live by rules that aren't even ours:

The career for our parents
The perfect family for appearances
Selflessness for others

We identify your genuine inner goals and values. Through practical exercises, you develop the confidence to act on them – whether that means saying no, pursuing a career change, or finally standing up for your needs.

“In this sense, every person is an artist, creating something from their innate factors and possibilities. The individual is both the artwork and the artist.”

– Alfred Adler

Psychological counseling, supervision, or therapy?

Counseling and supervision are for people who are fundamentally well and want to think more clearly, move through a difficult period, or reflect on their professional practice. They are confidential, flexible, and paid privately — without entering any medical record..

Psychotherapy is a clinical treatment for diagnosed mental health conditions, and requires a licensed therapist. If it becomes clear that therapy would serve you better, I am glad to support you in finding the right person. In addition, I work with Prof. Dr. med. Gereon Nelles (neurologist, Neuromed-Campus) when needed.